Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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